CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS 



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July 10. — From now till autumn keep a sharp lookout for signs of 

 fungoid troubles — such as (1) mildew, (2) black-spot, or (3) yellow-Ieaf, 

 and apply bordeaux mixture or sulphur arsenate dust mixture. If any 

 aphides appear, use "Black-Leaf 40." 



July IS- — Thin out the old canes and trim back all Multifloras and 

 other Climbers noted under chapter on pruning. 



July 20. — Now or earlier mulch your roses with grass-cuttings, old 

 manure, leaves, sawdust, or peat-moss. 



August 50. — Teas and Hybrid Teas bring forth their "Fall Flower 

 Show." As soon as the buds form, remember that "StimUpIanT" or manure- 

 water applied to the roots will help them to produce the blossoms you'll 

 be proud of. 



September 10. — Some Hybrid Perpetuals bloom a second time. 



October i^. — Make ready your new beds for next year. 



November ly. — After the first frost, begin covering the stems of your 

 roses (page 77j, and, soon after this, complete the protecting of the more 

 tender kinds. 



Tbanksghing Day. — As soon as the ground has frozen, all should be 

 safely nestled in their winter beds. 



WHEN YOUR ROSES ARE UNDER THE SNOW 



December. — Read Dean Hole's "A Book About Roses." fSee page 177.) 

 January. — Send for the catalogues of a few reliable rose-growers. 

 February. — Order from list of "Best Poses for America." 



Minneapolis Municipal Rosc-Garden 



